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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured December 4, 2015, to July 5, 2016. The affected vehicles have front fascia wood trim that may separate from the slide out and possibly contact the driver or a passenger.
- Risk
- If the fascia separates and contacts the driver or a passenger, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trim with screws, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Front fascia wood trim on certain motorhomes may separate from the slide-out and could contact the driver or a passenger. If that happens, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Newmar. Authorized dealers will secure the trim with screws at no charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. For questions, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2017 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 |